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Here are the latest and greatest solicitations from the good people at DC Direct.  These products will appear and be available to preorder in the next issue of Diamond’s Previews at your local comic book shop.   All products listed below are scheduled to to ship and be in stores August 2010.  The following solicits are for items in stores September 2010

ACTION FIGURES

DC ORIGINS SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURE TWO-PACKS

Trace the history of some of the most popular DC Comics heroes with these special two-pack action figure sets!

Each set includes two full-sized figures packaged together – one based on art from the character’s early appearances and the other based on art from the modern era.

One two-sided collectible trading card featuring each character will also be included in each package.

All figures feature multiple points of articulation and include display bases and character-specific accessories.

Green Lantern
6.75” h (modern)
6.5” h (classic)

Wonder Woman
6.75” h (modern)
6.5” h (classic)

Superman
6.75” h (modern)
6.5” h (classic)

The Flash
6.75” h (modern)
6.5” h (classic)

4-color clamshell blister card packaging. Advance-solicited; on sale September 1, 2010 • Action figures •PI

GREEN LANTERN: GOLDEN AGE 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE

Alan Scott, the Golden Age Green Lantern, was the first to discover the power of the green flame.

Saved from death by a mysterious green metal lantern fashioned from a meteor, it flamed with power, fulfilling an ancient prophecy. Upon its instruction, Alan Scott formed a ring from the lantern’s metal, touching it to the lantern to charge it – and a new hero was born.

The figure features 28 points of articulation, is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel and includes a display stand.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order. Advance-solicited; on sale September 8, 2010 * Collector figure * $99.99 US

 

BLACKEST NIGHT RE-STOCK ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT #1

The Blackest Night continues!

Due to sell-out and popular demand, a special assortment of figures from across the spectrum of Lantern colors is being offered this month, from the sold-out Blackest Night Series 1 and Series 2 assortments of action figures!

All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. Character-appropriate accessories are also included. 4-color clamshell blister card packaging.

Includes:
Indigo • 6.5” h
Red Lantern Atrocitus • 7.25” h
Black Lantern Earth-2 Superman • 6.75” h
Blue Lantern Saint Walker • 7.25” h

Advance-solicited; on sale September 8, 2010 • Action Figures * PI

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Here are the latest and greatest solicitations from the good people at DC Direct.  These products will appear and be available to preorder in the next issue of Diamond’s Previews at your local comic book shop.   All products listed below are scheduled to to ship and be in stores August 2010. 

 

ACTION FIGURES

BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 5 ACTION FIGURES

Blackest Night Wave 5Behold the Power of the Black Lanterns!

This fifth series of action figures based on the hugely popular BLACKEST NIGHT event includes Nekron, the Lord of the Unliving; Hawkman, the winged warrior who joins the Black Lanterns after falling victim to them; Deadman, the ghost hero who’s tormented by voices of the dead; and Batman, who, in death, is as susceptible to the Black Lantern Corps as anyone.

All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. Character-appropriate accessories are also included.

Includes:
Black Lantern Batman • 6.75” h
Black Lantern Nekron • 7.25” h
Black Lantern Hawkman • 7” h
Black Lantern Deadman • 6.75” h

4-color clamshell blister card packaging. Advance-solicited; on sale August 4, 2010 

 

BLACKEST NIGHT SINESTRO CORPS MEMBER MONGUL DELUXE ACTION FIGURE

First facing off against Arkillo and then against Sinestro himself, the evil Mongul, onetime leader of the Sinestro Corps, plays a pivotal role in the events of BLACKEST NIGHT.

Be sure to add this monstrous deluxe action figure to your collection of characters from the soon-to-be legendary storyline. Packaged in a deluxe clamshell.

Sinestro Corps Member Mongul • 9” h
Advance-solicited; on sale August 4, 2010 * Action Figure * PI

 

BLAMMOIDS! SERIES 3

Real compact – with real impact!

BLAM! A funky, chunky collection of boldly designed toys that pack a lot of punch in a squatty body!

POW! A striking, hyper-stylized twist on the world’s greatest heroes and their biggest foes. Too tough to call small – you’ll want to collect them all!

Packaged on a blister card, each measures approximately 2.5” to 4” tall with three points of articulation.

TWO-FACE
CYBORG
WILDCAT
ROBIN
CATWOMAN
BATMAN (CLASSIC)

Advance-solicited; on sale August 25, 2010 * PVC/ABS Mini Figures * PI

STATUES AND BUSTS

CHRISTOPHER REEVE AS SUPERMAN BUST
SCULPTED BY ADAM BEANE

In honor of DC Comics’ 75th anniversary, Christopher Reeve’s quintessential portrayal of Superman is presented in bust form.

Striking an iconic hands-on-hips stance, the Man of Steel is posed atop a crystal-like base, reminiscent of the Fortress of Solitude.

The CHRISTOPHER REEVE AS SUPERMAN BUST is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 5.75” high x 5” wide x 3.25” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 18, 2010 * Bust * $80 US

 

LYNDA CARTER AS WONDER WOMAN BUST
SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS

In honor of DC Comics’ 75th anniversary, Lynda Carter’s quintessential portrayal of Wonder Woman is presented in bust form.

Taking her trademark bullets and bracelets pose, the Amazon princess is perched atop a base with a star theme reminiscent of the popular 1970s TV show.

The LYNDA CARTER AS WONDER WOMAN BUST is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 5.5” high x 2.5” wide x 2.5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 18, 2010 * Bust * $80 US

 

 

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MOVE OVER TWI-HARDS!

The following announcement was not included in DC Direct’s initial July 2010 solicitions published earlier, but showed up on the DC Direct website.

I thought since the world has it’s eyes on the opening of New Moon I thought it was appropriate to post this vampire news.

DC Unlimited's True Blood BustsSookie Stackhouse, Bill Compton and Eric Northman move to your shelf courtesy of DC Unlimited.

TRUE BLOOD: SOOKIE STACKHOUSE BUST measures approximately 6.125" high.

TRUE BLOOD: BILL COMPTON BUST measures approximately 6.75" high.

TRUE BLOOD: ERIC NORTHMAN BUST measures approximately 7.25" high.

Each bust is sold separately and packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited editions. Manufactured to order.

$ 69.99 US | On Sale July 21, 2010 

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Here are the latest DC DIRECT solicitations for items that will be in stores July 2010

ACTION FIGURES

BATMAN REBORN SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES

In one of the most exciting, ongoing comics events in recent years, a cast of familiar characters assumes the mantle of the bat. And out of the events of BATMAN REBORN, a new generation of heroes rise!

Now don’t miss out on the action figures based on this award-winning, best-selling series, which includes both Azrael and Batgirl in their new costumes.

Includes:
Batman: Jason Todd        6.65” h
Batman: Two-Face        6.7” h
Azrael                6.75” h
Batgirl                5.75” h

4-color clamshell packaging.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 14, 2010 * Action Figures * PI

Retailers, please note: Batman: Jason Todd, Batman: Two-Face, Azrael and Batgirl are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in inner and master case assortments. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging and pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market.

SUPERMAN (KINGDOM COME) 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE

For the first time ever in this popular product line, the 1:6 scale deluxe collector figure body has been extensively modified to reflect the unique style of a particular artist – Alex Ross’ Kingdom Come Superman.

Dressed in the trademark Kingdom Come S-shield-style costume, this version of Superman closely resembles Ross’ art from the legendary miniseries KINGDOM COME and the epic “THY KINGDOM COME” in physique, expression and dress.

The figure features 28 points of articulation, is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel and includes a display stand.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 28, 2010 * Collector figure * $99.99 US

STATUES AND BUSTS

BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE: CATWOMAN BY STEVE RUDE
DESIGNED BY STEVE RUDE
SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO

Slinking her way into the BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE line, Catwoman becomes the first female character and the third villain to join this popular series.

This classic rendition of Catwoman swinging a whip is an original design by artist Steve Rude and makes the perfect companion piece to Rude’s version of Batman in black and white.

The statue measures approximately 7.5” high x 4.75” wide x 3.25” deep, is painted in monochromatic tones, features a Bat-logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black and white box.

Limited edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 7, 2010 * Statue * $80 US

 

DC DYNAMICS: SUPERMAN STATUE
DESIGNED AND SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER

DC Direct’s exquisite new statue gallery series, featuring dynamic interpretations of classic superheroes, continues!

Award-winning sculptor Tim Bruckner has transformed his original designs of the most recognizable DC heroes into some of the most outstanding, upscale statues DC Direct has ever produced. Each statue features a base that captures the character’s interaction with the surrounding environment.

The fourth in a series of six statues scheduled to be released in 2010, the Man of Steel rockets out of the Fortress of Solitude on his way to defend Metropolis.

This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 11.75” high x 6” wide x 5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 14, 2010 * Statue * $195 US

 

DC CHRONICLES: AQUAMAN STATUE
SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER

The King of the Seven Seas is the third statue in a series created to capture the original depictions of DC Comics’ most renowned heroes.

With his mega-watt grin and confident stance, the DC CHRONICLES: AQUAMAN STATUE captures the idealism that was present in comics of ol’, while featuring sculptural techniques of the modern day.

The DC Chronicles statue line has a consistent base, and the retro-style logo on the base further gives the piece a sense of the period from which it originated.

This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 7” high x 4.5” wide x 3.75” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity.

Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 14, 2010 * Statue * $99.99 US

 

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Our friend AntonyC over at ExperienceTheWonder.com has opened a new "wing" at his virtual archive of all things Wonder Woman.  This new branch of the site features Wonder Woman’s arch nemesis- THE CHEETAH!  

If you’ve never been to ExperienceTheWonder.com you owe it to yourself to visit one of the cleanest, classiest and coolest websites on this here Internet.   AntonyC has put together the DEFINITIVE Wonder Woman archive.  Check out the new Cheetah site by clicking on the image below.

 

 


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Here is AFi’s exclusive interview with DC Direct‘s VP of Product Development, Georg Brewer.   We talk about new product lines, sculptors, DC Direct’s hand in the Blackest Night story arc , and the surprise of having one of the hottest exclusives of Comic Con 09.   

Make sure you listen close because Georg drops in a few scoops in the course of the interview, including  two upcoming unannounced Adam Hughes statues, and a new JSA 13" figure in the works.  Remember you heard it here first!

 

Part 1/2


 

Part 2/2

 

A BIG thank you to Georg and Alex at DC Direct for the interview.

And thanks to Abby for cutting it all together.

We have more Comic Con videos coming soon.   In the meantime you can check out our SDCC galleries on AFi!


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Here are the latest DC Direct solicitations for items shipping and in stores January 2010.

ACTION FIGURES

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES

Four second-generation Justice Society of America heroes are grouped together to make up the second series of action figures based on the art of Alex Ross!

Just as Geoff Johns’ “Thy Kingdom Come” story arc has brought the Kingdom Come Superman into current continuity, this series of action figures also features a fully articulated, original sculpt of the character.

Figures included:
Cyclone • 8.25” h
Stargirl • 6.5” h
Hourman • 7” h
Kingdom Come Superman • 7” h

Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base.
4-color peggable window box packaging.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 6, 2009 * Action Figures * PI

 

BATMAN BEYOND 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE

DC Direct’s 1:6 scale deluxe collector figure series looks to the future as Batman Beyond becomes the latest character to be added to the line!

Terry McGinnis, who will wear the mantle of the bat in 2039,
is seen here in his state-of-the-art, intricate and authentically detailed Batsuit, complete with glider wings that measure approximately 14” across.

The figure is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box
with a fifth panel and includes a display stand.

Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 27, 2010 * Collector figure * $99.99 US

 

BLAMMOIDS!

BLAMMOIDS!Funky. Chunky. Fun.

Real compact – with real impact!

BLAM! A funky, chunky collection of boldly designed toys that pack a lot of punch in squatty body!

POW! A striking, hyper-stylized twist on the world’s greatest heroes and their biggest foes. Too tough to call small – you’ll want to collect them all!

Packaged on a blister card, each measures approximately 2.5” to 4” tall with three points of articulation.

SERIES 1:
Batman
Green Lantern
Sinestro
Firestorm
The Joker
Aquaman

Advance-solicited; on sale January 20, 2010 * PVC/ABS Mini Figures * PI

 

STATUES and BUSTS

DC DYNAMICS: WONDER WOMAN STATUE
DESIGNED AND SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER

DC Direct introduces this exquisite new statue gallery series, featuring dynamic interpretations of classic superheroes!

Award-winning sculptor Tim Bruckner has transformed his original designs of the most recognizable DC characters into some of the most outstanding,  upscale statues DC Direct has ever produced. Each statue features a base that captures the character’s interaction with the surrounding environment.

The first in a series of six statues scheduled to be released in 2010, Wonder Woman emerges from a billowing cloud to fly through the sky, displaying the grace and beauty that defines the Amazon Princess.

This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 11.25” high x 6.5” wide x 7.25” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 20, 2010 Statue * $195 US

 

Heroes of the DC Universe: THE FLASH BUST
DESIGNED BY GARY FRANK
SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN

After offering his realistic, detailed style on the covers of the Superman monthly series, artist Gary Frank turns his talents to interpreting the men of the DC Universe in the second series of DC Direct’s HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE busts line!

First up is Barry Allen as The Flash, as the Scarlet Speedster channels the Speed Force./main/wp-content/uploads/2009_5/DCD110dynamicsWW.jpg

This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5” high x 3.5” wide x 5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 27, 2010 * Bust * $70 US

 

BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE: BATMAN BY LEE BERMEJO
DESIGNED BY LEE BERMEJO
SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN

Hot off the best-selling JOKER graphic novel, artist Lee Bermejo adds his stunningly detailed interpretation of Batman to the Batman Black & White Statue line!

In this original design, Bermejo captures the intensity of The Caped Crusader as he clutches a Batarang, ready to take action.

The statue measures approximately 6.75” high x 6” wide x 7” deep, is painted in monochromatic tones, features a Bat-logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black and white box. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 6, 2010 • Statue * $80 US

 

THE FLASH VS. GORILLA GRODD MINI STATUE
DESIGNED BY MICHAEL TURNER
S
CULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER AND TONY CIPRIANO

A classic DC Direct statue gets miniaturized!

The dynamic, modern version of The Flash stands victorious over the evil Gorilla Grodd in this 1:2 scale mini statue, which features all the sculptural details and intricate painting fans of DC Direct have come to expect.

This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 6.75” high x 4.375” wide x 7” deep, is packaged in a 4-color box and is manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 13, 2010 * Statue * $79.99 US

 

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These are the latest solicitations for DC Direct products.   These listings are for items that will be in stores December 2009.

ACTION FIGURES

HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE SERIES 3 ACTION FIGURES

History of the DCU Wave 3BASED ON THE ART OF GEORGE PÉREZ

The third series of action figures that spans the broad history of the DC Universe includes more fan-favorite characters that have rarely been produced in action figure form!

Ocean Master(half-brother of Aquaman), the super-flexible Plastic Man and Superman’s nemesis Brainiac join the Man of Steel himself in this series, based on George Pérez’s art from HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE.

Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. 4-color blister card packaging.

Advance-solicited;on sale December 16, 2009 * Action Figures * PI

 

JLA boxed setJUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ACTION FIGURE BOX SET

“The Big Four”have teamed up for the perfect holiday gift!

Classic Justice League of America members Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern appear here in action figure form, along with a 48-page book featuring the story of the re-formation of the JLA after Infinite Crisis, as well as the characters’ origin stories as told by contemporary artists.

The stories included in this special set are JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #31 by Brad Meltzer,Ed Benes and Sandra Hope, the 2-page origin stories from the pages of 52 starring Wonder Woman, Batman, Green Lantern and the JLA, plus the 2-page Superman origin story by Brian Azzarello, Jim Lee and Scott Williams previously seen in ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW.

Advance-solicited;on sale December 2, 2009 * Box Set * PI

 

UNI-FORMS Green LanternUNI-FORMZ: GREEN LANTERN

Green Lantern is the third character to join the new line of stylized vinyl UNI-FORMZ inspired by the red-hot designer toy phenomenon!

This unique new version of Hal Jordan (as Green Lantern) is a must-have for both collectors of contemporary toy design, as well as fans of the Emerald Guardian.

Three unique versions of Green Lantern are available: the modern version, dressed in the uniform the character is currently sporting for the “Blackest Night” story arc,which features a metallic-like hue; the classic version, dressed in his Silver Age tank-top uniform; and a translucent Power Glow version.

Don’t miss out! These toys are extremely limited and once they are sold out, DC Direct will not produce them again!

In keeping with the tradition of designer toys, rarity of certain incarnations are the norm. The Green Lantern variants (“Classic” and “Power Glow”) will be produced in far lower quantities.

These limited-edition vinyl UNI-FORMZ Green Lantern figures each feature 12 points of articulation,stand approximately 8” tall and are packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box.

Advance-solicited;on sale December 16, 2009 * Vinyl * PI

 

STATUES AND BUSTS

WONDER WOMAN VS. ARES STATUE

DESIGNED BY WALTER O’NEAL

SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS

It’s a battle for the ages when Amazon princess Wonder Woman takes on her archenemy Ares, the God of War, on the treacherous terrain of an ancient battlefield.

Wonder Woman battles not only Ares, but an army of undead warriors summoned across the millennia. From Viking to Roman to World War I, soldiers in league with Ares rise to his aid.

This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 13.5” high x 11” wide x 10.5” deep, is packaged in a 4-color box with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is manufactured to order.

* Minor assembly required.

Advance-solicited;on sale December 9, 2009 * Statue * $250 US

 

GL First Flight MaquetteGreen Lantern:First Flight DVD Maquette

Sculpted by Karen Palinko

When pilot Hal Jordan accepts a mysterious, powerful ring from a dying alien creature, it transforms him into a Green Lantern, one of an elite force of heroes who patrol the universe to ensure peace and justice under the leadership of the Guardians of the Universe. Unsure of their newest recruit, the Guardians assign Hal to their most-honored Green Lantern Sinestro for training, unaware that Sinestro wants to overthrow the Guardians and create a new order he’ll control. It’s a  battle of might and will power as Hal must prove his worth by defeating Sinestro to save the Green Lantern Corps. Voiced by a stellar cast including Christopher Meloni, Victor Garber, Tricia Helfer and Michael Madsen, this DCUniverse original animated adventure bursts with action-packed shakedowns,showdowns and spectacular visuals as Green Lantern uses his powers and imagination to make the impossible real! 

This hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette of Green Lantern is based on art from the highly anticipated Warner Home Video made-for-DVD animated original movie, Green Lantern: First Flight!

Measuring approximately 9” tall x 4.25” wide x 4.75” deep (including the base), the maquette includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a4-color box.

Limited edition of 4000! * Quantities may be allocated.

Advance-solicited;on sale July 8, 2009 * Statue*$89.99 US

 

BATMAN FAMILY MULTI-PART STATUE: PART 3: BATWOMAN AND COMMISSIONER GORDON

DESIGNED BY ANDY KUBERT • SCULPTED BY OLUF  HARTVIGSON

It’s the ultimate collectible for Batman fans! Batman and his allies team up in four separate pieces (sold in three parts) to form a single statue.

Solicited this month is Part 3 of this multi-part statue, featuring Batwoman and Commissioner Gordon standing on a rooftop in Gotham City, ready to take action. This part of the statue follows the other pieces of the statue: Part 1 features Robin and Catwoman reclining on a gargoyle and Part 2 features Huntress and Nightwing heroically surveying the city.

The bases of each piece slide together to form a shot of the entire Batman family on a roof top overlooking Gotham. Each of the three parts includes a piece of the fourthportion of the scene, which can be easily assembled to form Batman, who looms in the back of the scene. All three parts of the statue are needed to make Batman.

Part 3 of the statue measures approximately 9” high x 7” wide x 5” deep, while the entiremulti-part statue measures approximately 11” high x 17” wide x 11.5” deep when fully assembled.

The BATMAN FAMILY MULTI-PART STATUE is limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain,includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited;on sale December 16, 2009 * Statue * $150 US

 

Trinity BookendsTRINITY BOOKENDS

DESIGNED BY MARK BAGLEY • SCULPTED BY DAVECORTES

Display yourcopies of DC’s hit weekly series TRINITY between this unique three-piecebookend set!

Batman, Supermanand Wonder Woman form a triad, each with its own base. Superman and WonderWoman anchor each side while Batman poses in a bonus third, center piece.

Designed bysuperstar artist Mark Bagley, each character is an iconic representation of oneof the tarot cards in the story. To further this concept, each of the bookendsfeatures a removable tarot card, which can be inserted into a slot in its baseto provide a backdrop.

Each piece ofthis limited-edition, cold-cast porcelain bookend set measures approximately8.25” tall x 6.5” wide x 6” deep, includes a 4-color Certificate ofAuthenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited;on sale December 2, 2009 * Bookends * $325 US

 

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Company Recognized for Ongoing Commitment to Social, Environmental and Governance Leadership

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Apr 15, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT) announced today it has been named one of the "World’s Most Ethical Companies" in 2009 by the Ethisphere Institute. The selection process included a rigorous, multi-step evaluation process that reviewed the ethical and legal performance of more than 10,000 global companies from more than 100 countries and 35 industries, from which 99 were recognized.

"At Mattel, playing fair is one of our company’s core values and the cornerstone of our ethical compliance program," said Robert A. Eckert, chairman and chief executive officer of Mattel. "We know that how we achieve success is just as important as the success itself, and this recognition underscores our commitment to conduct our business with the highest level of integrity."

Earlier this year, Mattel also was recognized among Fortune Magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For," ranking at #48, as well as CRO Magazine’s "100 Best Corporate Citizens," ranking at #7. Mattel joins honorees such as Nike, Toyota, Target, HP, Best Buy, McDonalds and Starbucks on Ethisphere’s 2009 honor roll.

"Mattel has proven to be one of the world leaders in upholding high ethical standards, making it a true standout in its industry," said Alex Brigham, executive director of the Ethisphere Institute. "The competition for this year’s World’s Most Ethical Companies was very strong and we applaud Mattel for rising to the top."

The methodology for the World’s Most Ethical ranking includes reviewing codes of ethics, litigation and regulatory infraction histories; evaluating the investment in innovation and sustainable business practices; looking at activities designed to improve corporate citizenship; studying nominations from senior executives, industry peers, suppliers and customers; and working with consumer action groups for feedback. The 2009 World’s Most Ethical Companies methodology committee, comprised of leading attorneys, government officials, professors and organization leaders, were consulted early on in the 2009 WME process and had the opportunity to review and comment on the methodology used to rate this year’s nominees. Ethisphere researchers further analyze information provided by the companies through questionnaires.

To view the complete list of the 2009 World’s Most Ethical Companies, visit: http://ethisphere.com/wme2009/

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DC Direct has released their solicitations for products that will be arriving in stores in November of 2009.

FIGURES

BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES2 ACTION FIGURES

As anticipation for the BLACKEST NIGHT event continues to build, DC Direct introduces the second series of action figures based on this storyline!

Includes:

Black Lantern Martian Manhunter • 7” h

Indigo • 6.5” h

Green Lantern John Stewart • 6.75” h

Sinestro Corps Member Kryb • 7” h

Included in Series 2 are Martian Manhunter, the second named member of the lifeless, emotionless Black Lanterns to be revealed; John Stewart, the Green Lantern charged with the task of protecting Earth; Kryb, the sinister, infant-stealing Sinestro Corp member; and the nameless, mysterious Indigo,who personifies compassion.

All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. John Stewart and Indigo each come with their own version of a lantern, and Kryb comes with a baby accessory that fits into the cage-like sack affixed to her back.

GL John Stewart Indigo LanternSinestro Corps Kryb

4-color clamshell blister card packaging. Advance-solicited;on sale November 4, 2009 * Action Figures * PI 

 

ZATANNA 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE

13With a wave of her wand, mistress of magic Zatanna becomes the latest addition to the popular 1:6 scale deluxe collector figure line!

Dressed in her trademark intricate and authentically detailed costume of removable top hat and tails (not to mention fishnets!), Zatanna also comes with accessories including a magic wand,  a rabbit and her “Hex Appeal” book.

The figure features 28 points of articulation, is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel and includes a display stand.

Manufactured to order. Advance-solicited; on sale November11, 2009 * Collector figure * $99.99 US

 

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